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Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture and Vijnana Bharti  organises the curtain raiser for two days International Conference on Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray’s contributions as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter
Ministry of Culture along with Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi and Vijnana Bharti  organised a curtain raiser for two days International Conference on the “Contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter” at the Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi in Delhi today.
The curtain raiser program was inaugurated by Prof. Balram Pani, Dean, Colleges, Delhi University. Prof. Ashok Prasad, Head, Department of Chemistry presided the function and listed the scientific contribution of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray. Dr. Arvind Ranade, Executive Director, INSA and Secretary Vijnana Bharti  enlighten the audience with social contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray.
The Conference will be held on 161th birth anniversary of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray on 2nd-3rd August 2022, under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Department of Chemistry is celebrating its centenary year along with the University of Delhi and Vijnana Bharti  is going to organize jointly with Indraprastha Vigyan Bharti, New Delhi and Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi.
The objectives of two-day International Conference on the auspicious 161th birth anniversary of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray , are to expand the legacy and contribution of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray in Society with an aim to increase general awareness and background of ancient chemistry along with its importance. It is fortuitous that the Ministry of Education, Government of India is updating the education system from traditional concept of 80's to align with the aspirational goals of 21st century education including SDG4, while building upon India’s traditions and value systems.” The detail is available on www.pcray.in.
Speaking of the occasion Shri Praveen Ramdas, Secretary Vijnana Bharti  gave an overview on the work carried out VIBHA and objective of the conference. Prof. Rajeev Singh gave presentation of the different programs to be organized during the conference and Prof. B. K. Singh introduced the audience to the website navigation and workflow of the conference. To promote and popularise the Two-Day Conference, Competition and Exhibition on Contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter curtain raisers of the event will be held across the country.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and France on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Agreement signed between India and France in the field of Sustainable Urban Development in March, 2018. The Agreement shall remain in force for a period of five years.
Details
The objectives of the Agreement is to promote technical cooperation in the areas of smart cities development, development of urban mass transportation systems, urban settlements and utilities , disposal and treatment of solid waste, landfill remediation, management of non-revenue water, water reuse & recycle, technology transfer, conservation of fresh water by artificial recharge of aquifer, circular economy, mass housing, green housing, urban planning, heritage, human resource development, capacity building and other related areas as mutually agreed by the Contracting Parties.
Implementation strategy
Under this Agreement, a Joint Working Group  will be set up to strategize and implement programmes on cooperation under the framework of the Agreement. The Joint Working Group shall meet once in a year, alternately in India and France.
Major Impact
The Agreement will promote bilateral cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development between the two countries.
Beneficiaries
The Agreement is expected to create employment in the areas of smart cities development, urban mass transportation systems, urban settlements and utilities , disposal and treatment of solid waste, landfill remediation, affordable housing, waste management, urban environment and heritage preservation.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews the progress of Special Campaign 2.0 on Swachhta
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inspected the South Block premises in New Delhi on 31st October 2022, as part of monitoring the progress of Special Campaign 2.0 on Swachhta being conducted by Ministry of Defence. He reiterated the need to institutionalize Swachhata as a habit by the officials of the Ministry and urged them to keep up their commendable efforts in keeping the premises neat and tidy.
Under Department of Defence, more than 5835 outstation locations/sites belonging to organizations such as BRO, CSD, CGDA, Sainik School, Cantonments etc. have been covered in the special campaign. 99% of all pending PMO references have been disposed of. More than 75% of all the pending state government references have been cleared. 23181 physical files have been reviewed out of which 10045 physical files have been weeded out in accordance with the Central Secretariat Manual on Office Procedure. Revenue of Rs 6.05 Lakhs has been generated from the disposal of scrap and 7475 square feet have been effectively freed in Department of Defence .
Some innovative practices have been adopted by various organizations in connection with the cleanliness campaign. Border Roads Organization  has deployed a unique technology of using shredded plastic in bituminous road construction. The technology has so far been successfully used in 2.5 Km resurfacing on Balipara-Charduar-Tawang Road under Project Vartak, 1.0 Km resurfacing on Roing-Koronu-Paya road under Project Udayak in Arunacahal Pradesh and 5.22 Km resurfacing on Hnathial-Sangau-Saiha Road under Project Pushpak in Mizoram.
Military Hospitals under Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services have collaborated successfully with the local administration to have 3-R  kiosks installed in the premises. Self-Help Groups led by women are engaged in collecting the waste and putting them back in the recycling process from the point of segregation itself.
Cantonment Board, Shahjahanpur  has introduced onsite composting of household wet waste . To enhance holistic participation of general public in this exercise, awareness programmes such as holding of Nukkad Natika, door-to-door propagation of message of cleanliness through Swachhata Doots, convening of drawing, debate and other competitions among school children etc. have been conducted successfully by various Cantonment Boards.
Ministry of Defence has been conducting the Special Campaign 2.0 on Swachhta across its offices located in New Delhi and in all field offices and local units, from 2nd October 2022 to 31st October 2022. It started with a preparatory phase from 14th to 30th September, 2022 during which targets were identified for the campaign period. This year, special emphasis is on field/outstation offices.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Kohima, Nagaland will host fourth B20 event from 4th-6th April 2023
The Northeast region of India has been of significant focus for B20 India Initiatives, with four conferences planned across the region to showcase the vast potential and opportunities within the region. The first three conferences held in Imphal, Aizawl, and Gangtok have been successful in their objective of highlighting the untapped potential of the Northeast.
The fourth and final B20 India event in the northeast is slated for April 4-6, 2023, in Kohima, Nagaland. Business 20  is an official G20 platform for communication with the global business community, and is comprised of business associations and leads engagement with G20 governments on behalf of the international business community. The B20 mobilises the perspectives of global business leaders on global economic and trade governance and offers each rotating presidency with actionable policy recommendations to enhance economic growth and development.
The upcoming event at Kohima, on 4th-6th April 2023, will follow the theme of Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnerships in Agriculture and Food Processing, Tourism & IT along with discussions, plenary sessions there will be B2B & B2G meetings. The state government will showcase the key activities and developments in these sectors, while emphasizing investment opportunities in the same.
Following the delegates' arrival on the first day of the three-day meeting, Capital Cultural Hall will host dinner and a cultural programme. The B20 conference will take place on day two, followed by B2B and B2G meetings, a mini-Hornbill festival, an excursion to a WWII museum, a visit to a heritage hamlet, and a cultural program. The third day will bring the event to a close with a trip to the Kohima War Cemetery and the departure of the participants from Kohima.
Special Service and Features
QuantumJump in the Export of Electronic Goods
Exports of Electronic goods witness a quantum jump of more than 400% from Rs 38,263 crores in 2014 to Rs 1,92,527 crores in January 2023.During FY 2022-23  electronic goods exports were recorded at USD 23.57 billion as compared to USD 15.66 billion during FY 2021-22 , registering a substantive growth of 50.52%.
The National Policy on Electronics 2019  aims to position India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing  by encouraging and driving capabilities in the country for developing core components and creating an enabling environment for the industry to compete globally. Four schemes namely the Production Linked Incentive Scheme  for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, the Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors , Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme , and the Production Linked Incentive Scheme  for IT Hardware have been introduced to boost to the electronics sector and establish the necessary ecosystem.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Hyderabad – Nashik SpiceJet Flight Flagged off under UDAN
Taking the next stride in boosting regional aerial connectivity in India under RCS-UDAN  of the Government of India, the second direct flight commenced operations today from Hyderabad, Telangana to Nashik, Maharashtra. Shri Chhagan Bhujbal, Guardian Minister, Nashik, Shri Hemant Godse, Member of Parliament, Nashik, Shri Surah Mandhare, District Collector, Nashik, Shri Sunil Patil, Superintendent of Police Nashik Rural along with Shri Manish Rawal, Chairman Infrastructure Committee NIMA Nashik & Shri Seshagiri Rao, CEO, HAL Airport Nashik flagged off the flight operations at the Nashik Airport. The officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation  and the Airport Authority of India  were also present at the launch. So far, 297 routes and 53 airports have been operationalized under the UDAN scheme.
Post the successful launch of flight operations by Alliance Air on the Hyderabad – Nashik route, SpiceJet has become the second airline to commence direct flight operations on this route. SpiceJet was awarded the Hyderabad – Nashik route under the RCS-UDAN-2 bidding process. The airline is being provided Viability Gap Funding  under the UDAN scheme to keep the fares affordable & accessible for the common people. The airline will be operating four weekly flights and will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft. Nashik is the 14th destination to be connected under UDAN by SpiceJet.
The Hyderabad – Nashik route received a massive demand from the passengers owing to the trade & tourism opportunities possessed by the Nashik city. Nashik is also called the city of pilgrimage. It is one of the 4 pilgrimage sites that organises Kumbh Mela which is held once every 12 years. The gateway city for the Shirdi Sai Temple & Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik in itself is a pilgrim tourist destination due to the presence of holy temples. Moreover, it is also known as the Grape and Wine capital of India.. Furthermore, the city is home to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  Aircraft Division Nashik that manufactures MiG & Su aircrafts along with K-13 missiles. In addition to these, Nashik has also been a cluster for many big manufacturers like Mahindra & Mahindra, Bosch, ABB, Crompton Greaves, ThyssenKrupp, CEAT, etc.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM holds talks with President Mariano Rajoy in Madrid. Seven agreements exchanged between India and Spain
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today held talks with the President of the Spanish Government, Mariano Rajoy, in Madrid.
During his opening remarks, the Prime Minister said that today's talks will go a long way in furthering ties between the two countries. The Prime Minister said that in an interconnected and interdependent world - Spain and India can work together both for mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the world at large. He described President Rajoy as a visionary leader.
The Prime Minister said India and Spain have both faced the scourge of terrorism, and will both focus on fighting it.
The Prime Minister said both India and Spain are engaging in vigorous economic reform. He said there is immense scope for cooperation in infrastructure, railways and smart cities.
The Prime Minister said that the vision of "New India" will be enhanced through the "New Momentum" in relations between India and Spain.
Seven agreements were exchanged between the two countries, covering subjects such as energy, security and civil aviation.
Prime Minister Modi later met with Spanish CEOs. He said during the meeting that there is immense potential for further growth of Spanish investments in India. He mentioned in particular, sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, food processing, auto, chemicals and textiles. He invited Spanish participation in the Smart Cities initiative. He also gave a broad overview of the economic reforms undertaken in India, including GST. He asserted that initiatives like Make in India, Digital India and Start up India have become global magnets for investment.
The Prime Minister also called on His Majesty King Felipe VI.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of of the share capital of eighteen subsidiaries of Mytrah Energy  Private Limited by JSW Neo Energy Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of of the share capital of eighteen subsidiaries of Mytrah Energy  Private Limited by JSW Neo Energy Limited under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002.
The proposed combination pertains to acquisition of shareholding of 18  subsidiaries  of Mytrah Energy  Private Limited  through individual share purchase agreements by JSW Neo Energy Limited  . The Proposed Combination presents an opportunity to the Acquirer to acquire an operational renewable portfolio of 1,753 MW.
JSW Neo Energy Limited
The Acquirer is a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited  and was incorporated as per JEL’s proposed reorganisation of its energy business into grey  and green . Currently, the Acquirer is engaged in power generation through renewable sources of energy such as hydro and solar.
Mytrah Energy  Private Limited
The Targets are subsidiaries of Mytrah and are engaged in power generation through renewable sources of energy, viz., wind and solar.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviews progress of Arun Jaitley Recreation cum Sports Complexes at Hiranagar in J&K
Asks authorities to expedite the work during a visit to the site of the Project
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today asked the authorities to expedite the work on Arun Jaitley multiple complex, coming up in this border area of Hiranagar, Jammu, which is going to be among the three or four largest Recreation cum Sports Complexes in the country, probably after Ahmedabad and Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
During a visit to the site of the Project, accompanied among others by Divisional Commissioner Raghav Langer, Secretary Sports Council Nuzhat Gul, District Development Council Chairman Col Mahan Singh, Deputy Commissioner Rahul Yadav, Municipal Chairman Vijay Sharma and other senior officers, the Minister issued instructions to follow up the project on day-to-day basis and complete all the remaining formalities and procedural requirements at the earliest, beginning from tomorrow. He said, he would be personally receiving regular updates of the progress from the concerned officers.
Striking a sentimental note, Dr Jitendra Singh said, this project is dedicated to the youth of the country and was planned with deep respect and reverence to the memory of Late Arun Jaitley who was known to promote the youth talent and had mentored several promising youth and their potentials during his lifetime. He recalled that he had accompanied Jaitley during his last visit to Jammu, when the people of Hiranagar had made a demand before him for setting up of such a complex, but before he could consider it, his health got indisposed and he passed away, following which we took upon ourselves to set up a Complex which would be befitting the tall stature and vision of Arun Jaitley.
Funded by the Centre and spread over 37 acres of land, Dr Jitendra Singh said, once this project is complete, it will not only bring Hirangar but also entire Jammu & Kashmir on the map of India and in course of time will be known as an international destination by virtue of the events that are going to be organized here.
The Foundation Stone of this project, said Dr Jitendra Singh, was laid soon after the first death anniversary of Arun Jaitley but there were disruptions on account of the surge in COVID pandemic. Meanwhile, there were also District Development Council elections followed by Assembly elections in Assam and his own personal hospitalization on account of COVID infection. He said, the authorities have been asked now to make up for the time lapsed and try to stick to the timeline of completion between two and half and three years.
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Agartala Smart City uses mobile kiosk for COVID-19 sample collection
Agartala Smart City has designed and handed over a Mobile COVID-19 sample collection kiosk to city’s Chief Medical Officer . The kiosk ensures protection to the sample collecting doctor & prevents wastage of personal protection equipment . This initiative is a major step by Agartala in the fight against Covid-19.
Mounting of the kiosk on three wheeler vehicle enables it to navigate through narrow lanes & helps collection of samples from community itself. There is no need for patients to come to hospital for giving sample. The kiosk also facilitates mass testing of larger number of people in a shorter timeframe. This initiative was taken by the Municipal Commissioner, Agartala Municipal Corporation, who is also the Chief Executive Officer  of Agartala Smart City Limited.
PIB Headquarters
MHA asks states to take measures to prevent any untoward incident in view of forthcoming Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs  has asked the State Governments to take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident in view of the forthcoming Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14.
The MHA has asked that patrolling should be intensified in all sensitive locations to ensure that no loss of life and property takes place and prohibitory orders may be issued wherever necessary. The advisory stressed that District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police may be asked to take all necessary steps for ensuring that law and order situation remains firmly under control in the areas of their jurisdiction. The MHA has advised them to activate community policing initiatives to ensure peace and harmony.
The communication was issued in the wake of reports of vandalism of statues in some parts of the country and violence during Bharat Bandh on April 2 and April 10.
President's Secretariat
President of India visits Amritsar; pays her obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib; remembers freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives at Jallianwala Bagh
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu visited Amritsar, Punjab today .
The President commenced her engagements by paying her obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib. She had darshan at the Sanctum Santorum, made parikarma and also participated in the langar with other devotees. She wrote in the Visitor’s book of Sri Harmandir Sahib “this holy place with beautiful architecture and divine serenity around it evokes feelings of calmness and harmony. I prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the country. It was great to see the volunteers working tirelessly in the spirit of service and devotion specially during Langar. May the teachings of Sikh Gurus continue to inspire us to practise brotherhood and unity.”
Subsequently, the President visited Jallianwala Bagh and paid her tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. She wrote in the Visitor’s book at Jallianwala Bagh that a grateful nation will always remember those braves who sacrificed everything for the motherland. This memorial will remind the coming generations of the importance of freedom and the sacrifices made for it and will continue to inspire them to contribute to nation building.
Before returning to Delhi, the President also offered her prayer at the Durgiana Temple and Bhagwan Valmiki Ram Tirath Sthal.
PIB Headquarters
Tamil Nadu amounts to 60% of the footwear’s export in India
Each year 25,000 jobs available in Footwear industry in TN
CFTI offers free courses for SC/ST students
Almost all the students trained in CFTI gets immediate placement
60% of the footwear’s exported from India is being manufactured in Tamil Nadu, says Shri. K. Murali, Director, Central Footwear Training Institute , while addressing the media today at Chennai regarding the recent Achievements in Skill Development of CFTI. Recent study shows that there 25,000 job available in the footwear industry every year in Tamil Nadu and almost all the students trained in CFTI gets placement immediately after their training period and all the courses are free for SC/ST candidates, he added. A private shoe manufacturing company, which plans to open a manufacturing unit in Krishnagiri alone, wants 10,000 skilled labours for the unit. He also said that CFTI conducts study on the job availability in the sector on every two or three months. Even other field graduates can enrol themselves in one the programmes offered by CFTI, for the employment, he added.
Apart from offering regular, long term, short term and part time courses, the institute also acts as a training partner with various Central and State government agencies and provides training for the unemployed youths and the unskilled workers of the footwear industries. The major partner of the CFTI training is the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation . In this past three years, for TNSDC, CFTI has trained about 10,000 members and 70 % of them are women.
Apart from Chennai, CFTI conducts skill training courses at various districts with the aim of creating adequate skilled workforce in each district and to provide employment. In one of the seven main courses, CFTI send students to London for six week training.
(Considering the various elements, TNSDC has selected CFTI as the ‘Best Training Provider’. For information on various courses and services provided by CFTI, visit www.cftichennai.in.